In this episode of What a Gift, we sit down to talk about the magical world of sleep and roommates, focusing on how we transition from drama and tea to what's God doing in me? 😂

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Whether you're like Jule—a light sleeper who needs the temperature exact and feels "scared and sad at night"—or just curious about how shared living spaces teach vital adult skills like communication and honesty, let’s cozy up together for some relatable stories, insights into nighttime rituals, and perspectives on how everyday challenges can somehow end up being gifts.

🎁 What’s Inside 🎁

• Sarra shares her love for being "horizontal" and her recent investment in lush, new bedding, including a burnt orange/brown gingham comforter. Meanwhile, Jule views rest as an "elusive gift" and a "mini death" that requires surrender and trust. Hear why Jule relied on Night Prayer to manage her college anxiety and why we both agree on brown noise supremacy over the aggressive white noise.

• We discuss why roommates are truly a school of life, teaching us vital adult skills. This includes learning communication, honesty, and knowing when to perform an act of service versus drawing necessary boundaries. Jule admits that due to her night owl tendencies getting out of hand, she knows living alone is not for her.

• We recount our harrowing "bonding eras"—from Jule becoming a "comrade in arms" with her former roommate during the "mouse gate" apocalypse in Philadelphia to Sarra surviving the covid lockdown by making late-night cookies and binging the Marvel movies and Grey's Anatomy.

• Stick around for our closing segment, White Elephant, where we decide whether to receive, return, or regift pop culture items like The Kardashians and public proposals. In this episode of What a Gift, hosts Jule and Sarra sit down to talk about Jule’s definitive theory on how to throw an unforgettable house party and Sarra's passionate defense of adult birthdays.

Whether you're looking to elevate your next gathering, curious about building community through hospitality, or simply seeking ways to "go from grasping at presents to basking in the present," this conversation will provide valuable insights and inspiration for creating lasting memories.

What You’ll Hear:

* Jule Reveals Her In-Depth Party Theory: Discover the eight progressive stages of a party, from "Hangout" to "Bash," and learn how to elevate your gatherings with intentional music, lighting, and guest curation to create "electric" moments.

* The Gift of Adult Birthdays: Sarra shares why planning your own birthday is a "gift to other people to give them a chance to love you" and recounts hilarious and heartfelt childhood birthday memories

* Creative Hosting & Community Building: Get inspired by unique themed party ideas, like a "Noah's Ark" setup designed to connect singles or an Oscars-themed snack challenge, and find out how good hospitality is a muscle we’ve got to flex and practice.

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